Books Like Crenshaw
Families who loved Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is sensing family tension or experiencing a major life transition that feels beyond their control. This story follows Jackson, a young boy who loves facts and science, as his family faces the looming threat of losing their home for a second time. To cope with his anxiety and the secrets his parents are keeping about their finances, Jackson is visited by Crenshaw, a giant, surfboard-loving imaginary cat. It is a deeply empathetic look at how children process housing instability and food insecurity. While the subject matter is serious, the presence of the whimsical, outspoken Crenshaw provides a necessary layer of magic and humor. This book is an excellent tool for opening honest conversations about family struggles, the importance of telling the truth to children, and the power of imagination as a survival mechanism.
